# Japanese police recruitment initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-police-recruitment-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-24T08:45:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Japanese police departments are launching hands-on recruitment initiatives to address a declining number of applicants for officer roles. In Okayama Prefecture, the Tsuyama Police Station hosted an ‘Open Police’ event where high school students acted as facilitators. The program utilized local radio broadcasts and allowed participants to view mobile units and motorcycle patrols while receiving information regarding recruitment examinations. In Kochi Prefecture, the Nankoku Police Station organized experiential events for high school and university students. These sessions included simulated investigative tasks such as fingerprint collection, door-to-door inquiries, and mock investigation meetings, alongside demonstrations of forensic procedures using police dogs. These efforts are intended to demystify law enforcement and attract younger generations to the profession. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Japan educational institutions hold recruitment and technical college briefings Educational briefings in Japan include Osaka City's instructor recruitment sessions and KOSEN FES2026, which highlighted a high demand for technical engineers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-educational-institutions-hold-recruitment-and-technical-college-briefings ### 2026-08-19: Japanese police launch student recruitment initiatives to combat officer shortages Japanese police departments in Okayama and Kochi are hosting hands-on recruitment events for high school students to address declining applicant numbers through investigative simulations and public outreach. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-police-launch-student-recruitment-initiatives-to-combat-officer-shortages --- Cite as: Japanese police recruitment initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-police-recruitment-initiatives